- The Druk Gyalpo shall protect and uphold this Constitution in the best interest and for the welfare of the people of Bhutan.
- The Druk Gyalpo shall, by warrant under His hand and seal, appoint:
- The Chief Justice of Bhutan in accordance with section 4 of Article 21;
- The Drangpons of the Supreme Court in accordance with section 5 of Article 21;
- The Chief Justice of the High Court in accordance with section 11 of Article 21;
- The Drangpons of the High Court in accordance with section 12 of Article 21;
- The Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners in accordance with section 2 of Article 24;
- The Auditor General in accordance with section 2 of Article 25;
- The Chairperson and members of the Royal Civil Service Commission in accordance with section 2 of Article 26;
- The Chairperson and members of the Anti-Corruption Commission in accordance with section 2 of Article 27;
- The heads of the Defence Forces from a list of names recommended by the Service Promotion Board;
- The Attorney General in accordance with section 2 of Article 29;
- The Governor of the Central Bank of Bhutan on the recommendation of the Prime Minister;
- The Chairperson of the Pay Commission in accordance with section 1 of Article 30;
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